Get your FZ1000 from amazon through the link below: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K... This is my first update on the Panasonic FZ1000. This camera is easily one of the best bridge cameras ever made. Enjoy! -TDD
great review. I have been using this camera for a couple of months now and I am very satisfied with its performance. the only drawback that i found so far is the ridiculously low battery life in comparison with its overall capabilities
What a shame it doesn't have higher bit rates at 1080p. I love the picture quality. I tested the macro setting yesterday and was very happy with the photos. I need to keep learning more about it. It has a lot of potential.
I have one of these cameras and agree with this video review. A great camera, it does exceptionally good video, and takes great photos. I used to have a Canon 5D Mk II and appreciate the much lighter camera and all in one lens. I use a Tascam TM-2X microphone which draws power from the camera through the audio jack. Using the Tascam I cannot hear any stabiliser or zoom noise with video filming. The camera noise is quite prominent when just using the internal microphones. Last Saturday I did on and off short filming of a surfing event from 8am to 3pm before I needed to change the battery. Around 14Gb of 1080p 50fps video. Previously I have done photoshoots of over 300 raw photos before needing to change the battery. Two real benefits of having a 4K video sized sensor are on the fly tilt correction in 1080p mode to make the horizon level up, and an excellent digital zoom which extends the zoom range for video from the 31mm-500mm optically to 31mm-992mm.
***** I did not notice much of a drain. Compared with the motor moving the lens in and out and the optical stabilisation systems and the LCD screen or viewfinder being on, the microphone really draws very little power. I have a second Panasonic brand battery, for longer trips away, but I feel for most people one battery will be enough for an average day out, even using a Tascam Mic.
Great review! I have read that the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) is actually a Panasonic DMC-FZ1000, which is also an amazing camera, if one has the money to afford it.
Thanks for the info. I'm about to order the FZ1000 as a compliment to my Olympus EM5 although I think the FZ is going to end up getting more use than the Olympus. As for your remarks about no interchangeable lens camera being able to do 4k, don't forget the GH4...
I intentionally exclude the GH4 because of cost. The same applies to the a7s even though it requires external video capture for 4k. It is hard to go wrong with the FZ1000 at its price. I think you will be very happy with it.
I love this camera, lightweight, versatile, great video and photo quality, tons of features with decent battery life. Not really happy with the 4k video though, the stabilization and focus don't work well in this mode, especially handheld. But for the price, it is indeed a bargain.
Love this camera. Take it everywhere instead of my big a$$ Canon. Recently shot a High School Football game and was getting nice zoomed shots and with the press of a button had quick action video. No need to put it in movie mode because it records video in any mode. Time Lapse feature is a nice add. The balance of the camera is a little off though. It always ends up on it's head when I place it in the passenger seat. Also you need to watch your fingers when you turn it off because the lens automatically collapses and it will pinch the crap out of you.
For artistic docu and hobby vlogers I see these FREE aspects: Great 4k, 120fps at 1080, 20mp stills, great macro lens (3cm), fully automated time laps (set and forget), Leica lens f 2.8-4.0 with jarring 25-400 zoom range..... This camera creates loads of contemporary, B-Roll content with minimal extra work. Film a scene in 4k and pick that perfect still photo, where every single detail is in place. -You'd miss it a thousand times with an SLR and your clumsy trigger finger. - why are classic movie stills always so great ????
Ed - I'm one of the many who is considering this camera and the RX10. Having watched your reviews of the RX10 you really emphasized how you got more "keepers" on that than most everything else you use. Also, you stressed the absolute perfection of that lens and its seamless marriage to sensor. I know that was then (a year ago) and this is now but, in your opinion, are those elements still top tier when compared to the FZ1000? One other quick question.... I think I've been holding out so long because I feel that Sony will inevitably respond at some point with a RX10 Mark 2 or RX20. Having a little bit of extra reach (12X or 16X) would seal the deal for me. I've searched around and haven't found any information of value. Would you know of anything on the next generation RX10? Thanks so much - Carl
The best camera is the one you take with you. I used to have a load of pro gear, but it rarely got used because it was a PITA to take everywhere. Now I use a tiny full-frame RX1R with a fixed full frame lens, and I'm taking the best pictures I ever have. The quality is better than most of my pro Nikon gear was too, it's a tiny little gem of a camera... not cheap, but perfect for me.
@@gloppy101 you have to really push the fz1000 in low light to get noise. You lose very little and will have the camera with you rather than at home. I take it everywhere without hesitation and can get 25-800mm with no degradation of image. With of course zero weight issue. It feels light as a feather.
Congratulations....I have an FZ1000 and its the best camera I have ever bought ....the 4K still capture facility makes anyone a pro....but from what I can deduce this is only available when in video mode ...I could be wrong here ( I mean the instruction book is an inch thick ) ....but it works anyway and is really great for action shots.
Thinking about buying this. Only concern is that with the crop factor I won’t be able to vlog with it, how close are you in the frame when hand held selfi recording?
3 years ago, I was torn between buying this one and buying a Canon 200D. I opted on the latter, a decision I truly regret now that I've realized I absolutely hate changing lenses.
is this camera still worth it and if I'm not planning to edit 4k video is full hd decent and how does compare to the Sony dsc hx400, just using it for youtube videos? whats your recommendations?
Is this camera a step above the new Sony RX 10 ll just out? I cant decide which one to get. I really like the Panasonic 400 zoom......Would appreciate your take on the two.
How long does it take to change the mode dial to movie mode when you want to shoot 4K video? My goodness, talk about a major nitpick of a camera "con". We are so spoiled as photographers and as consumers.
What would you folks consider the best and easiest video format to work with? I'm not terribly impressed with AVCHD, but I have a Sony SLT. I know the bitrate is much lower than the latest cameras but I don't know how much of a difference that makes.
The fz300 can shoot 4k in ia also 600 mm equivalent with 2.8 full zoom... also has touch screen and wifi... also cheaper price but smaller sensor some dust and weather seal to boot
The pixel density might be the same as the fz1000. When shooting 4K it crops into the sensor at 8 megapixels.. That will increase your zoom and reduce your field of view at wide angle .The fz 300 also has a 5 times crop factor . This will increase you DOF and make bokeh more difficult, but more of the picture will be in focus without post layering... The fz1000 has a 2.5 time crop factor. The new Nikon out on the market has 1.5 times crop and will crop into 3 time when shooting 4K. That camera starts at $2000 body only.The fz 300 has a sharp piece of glass. I like the fz1000 for 1080 quality when shooting high speed slow motion. The fz300 only has 750 resolution when shooting slow motion .That is the only advantage I can see. Both cameras give high quality images when shooting in good light. If you chose a more expensive camera the lens selection at 400mm or 600mm will cost thousands . There are no 600mm lenses on the market that zoom to 600mm at 2.8 aperture ,.. they are fixed lenses that cost $35,000
Not having parefocal AF and the noise from the sensor is the biggest downsides on this camera BUT for wildlife there is no competition,even i zoom 1184mm and digital zoom 2360mm give picture quality that although not real sharp 4K is better than 1920x1080P HD.
These are my complaints so far: The self-timer only works on single still shots. This is annoying because I like to use it for all video and still modes. Battery life is not long enough. UV filter should be supplied with Camera.
My FZ 1000 is broken. One day I turned it on and it asked me to "set the clock." It went downhill from there, loosing functions until now, it will not turn on. Any ideas, anybody?
Loved the vid but I just bought the fz1000 and am a relative beginner needing to know how to start using this camera. I first owned a Kodak EasyShare DX 7590 and decided to step up...but this is way beyond my understanding. Is there a "walk-thru" type video for beginners like me?
I watched a video showing the ring is poor for focusing close 10x mode and the zoom is steppy using the zoom ring. Has anyone tried Manual focus or zoom using the ring?
Saw AVCHD and MP4 as video formats - does it do MOV or MPEG for the lower resoltuion video? I don't want to have to convert AVCHD when I edit on my PC. That is a pain on my canon video cam. Thanks!
So the FZ1000 will not shoot 120 fps at 720p as does the FZ200? That is the deal breaker for me as I use it religiously in MotorSports Photography and everyone loves the Slow Mo.
The internal noise is annoying !!! what can we do? Panasonic acts as if there is no problem, but if I think so--send in to repair... I have held three FZ1000 , all with auditory noise !
You mentioned that the RX10 is the better camera if you are only interested in photo stills. Why is this the case? Most reviews conclude that the FZ1000 is the better camera for photography, constant 2.8 aperture aside.
+emac john: My first purchase of my FZ1000 was from a box store, it was an "open box" purchase, meaning it was returned to the store by the original owner. The box store then goes over the camera, and classifies it as an excellent working condition camera. Then it is sold a deep discount. I returned the camera because of the fan like noise coming from the body. I was sent a replacement and it too made the same noise. I returned and bought a brand new FZ. The noise isn't as audible as the used ones I purchased, but there is a faint noise. I hope this helps.
one question man please help me out here i just got my 700d brand new in box and then i saw this panasonic fz1000 and i really don't know what to do man :( i don't know if i send the 700d back and get my money back and buy the panasoic fz1000 for 878 usd. I got the 700d for 538usd and it 35-55mm stock lens . please man help me out here .I don't know what to do .Please help TheDigitalDigest .I am a beginner videographer . Steve Swayne
I would keep the t5i for now as its going to have slightly better video capabilities with a better lens, but if your looking for something compact like this that can also do 4k I would return the 700d
ok hahaa h @oʇɐǝqʎǝlᴉɐq And now i have the 700d and the panasonic dmc-Fz1000 . What do you thin i should do sell the 700d or keep it? Because i already have someone that want buy? but i don't know what i should do. Please help TheDigitalDigest Steve Swayne And i love the canon t5i too but to buy other lenses are expensive. And I am a beginner Videographer.
I know this may be a lot of trouble but if your looking into video and don't mind a cropped image I would really recommend the GH3, its basically a copy of the FZ-1000 but can do even more but sadly can't record 4K. The t5i is nice... for soccer moms. Your going to need a pretty expensive lens if you want to get the best out of your t5i. If you have both I would shoot with both of them for a bit before you make your decision on which one to sell. and if you feel neither can really put out what you want take a look at the GH3! There are quite a few reviews on all these cameras and articles, I would recommend reading all of them and watching some peoples opinions before making your choice. Here are some important things to keep in mind 1.) What is my setting? Will I be shooting indoors most of the time or Outside, or a little bit of both. I then would look at which has the best ISO performance. 2.) Will I be upgrading later? If upgrading lenses is in your future your obviously going to want something with a removable lens for down the road. 3.) "Accessories" Do you need weather sealing, wifi, mic in, headphone in, and clean HDMI? 4.) Performance. Do you need to shoot for long periods of time or need a lot of detail in your shot? 5.) This is really for the FZ-1000 do I have a computer that can handle the 4K because I don't see a reason to buy it if your not going to use it. Hope this helps
Because right now i have the t5i/700d and panasonic fz1000 and really don't noo if i can let the t5i go . I love the fz1000 it has a great lens and it can shoot 4k but because is digital and can feel the camera when i am shoting how the diafagma close and those stuf and it doesn't have a foucs ring and it's sensor is more little then the canon and it doesn't come with the software that the canon comes with. Canon the only thing i love about it its his focus ring and mirror viewfinder . The fz1000 is mirrorless. And the canon @ something extra when you are recording.Look i am beginner videographer . And you guys are the only ones that can give me good advice.On this i don't know what should i do sell the canon 700d or keep it . Of course i am staying with the fz1000 i won't that camera because i love his zoom.
Mark Lawless Yeah, but most "real" photographers are into off-camera flashes. Casuals like built in flashes, but this isn't really a camera for the most casual.
Mark Lawless It has a built in flash It also can be adjusted in the menu for different settings. The flash is for stills only... If you record video in low light without extra lighting you can increase the iso ,but with extra noise
The FZ1000 had NO 4K available when I bought it!! I was told to upgrade via Panasonic's website to version 2.2. This did absolutely nothing and the 4K feature remained greyed out. This is a common problem which thousands of others have had. It is absurd that the camera had no 4K feature available upon purchase. I am going to return this horrible camera to Panasonic for a refund. One buys a cemera only to be told it needs an upgrade. I have never heard anything like this in my life and I own over 60 cameras!!!
